Brownie Mix

Brownie Mix

8 cups sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups baking cocoa
4 teaspoons baking powder
4 teaspoons salt
2 cups shortening

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 18 cups


Fudge Sauce

1 cup brownie mix
2/3 cup water
Ice cream
Maraschino cherries, optional

In a saucepan, bring the brownie mix and water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over ice cream. Yield: about 1 cup





Walnut Brownies

4 cups brownie mix
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup (6ounces) semisweet chocolate chips.

In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs and vanilla; mix well fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 13-in.x9-in.x2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 2 dozen


Brownie Crinkles

4 cups brownie mix
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until the tops are cracked. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: about 3 dozen




Brownie Snack Cake

2 cups brownie mix
2 eggs, separated
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg yolks, milk and vanilla; mix well. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the batter. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Yield:9 servings